Academic Writing Difficulty: Intermediate
Compile Credible Research Sources
This prompt guides an experienced researcher to identify and compile credible sources on a specified topic. The researcher is instructed to focus on reputable and reliable materials, ensuring that the sources are current and unbiased. The final output should be an organized list of sources, complete with citation information, to enhance the credibility of a research paper.
Act as an experienced researcher. Based on the provided [TOPIC], placeholder, identify and compile a list of credible sources. Ensure that the sources are reputable, reliable, and relevant, including books, scholarly articles, reputable news outlets, or official websites. Exclude any sources that are outdated, biased, or lack credibility. Present the output as an organized list with complete citation information to support an upcoming research paper.
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What it produces
- 1. Author, A. (Year). Title of the Book. Publisher.
- 2. Author, B. (Year). Title of the Article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Page Range.
- 3. Organization Name. (Year). Title of the Report. Retrieved from URL.
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